ap·pur·te·nance ( -pûr tn-ns)n. 1. Something added to another, more important thing; an appendage. See Synonyms at appendage. 2. appurtenances Equipment, such as clothing, tools, or instruments, used for a specific purpose or task; gear. 3. Law A right, privilege, or property that is considered incident to the principal property for purposes such as passage of title, conveyance, or inheritance. [Middle English appurtenaunce, from Anglo-Norman apurtenance, from Vulgar Latin *appertinentia, from Late Latin appertin  ns, appertinent-, present participle of appertinre, to appertain; see appertain.]ap·pur te·nant adj. |
Translations
appurtenances
pl (= equipment) → Zubehör nt; (= accessories) → Attribute pl; (Jur: = rights etc) → Rechte pl; with all the appurtenances of affluence → mit allen Attributen des Wohlstands
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